They believe Ibrahim committed to sacrifice his only son Ismail on the command of God. (Photo: IANS) A Muslim girl attends Eid al-Adha prayers in Kolkata.
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Eid Al Adha is a celebration of sacrifice for the common good, family and community, and compassion and solidarity with the least amongst us, ” said Mr. Ban in a video message for the occasion.
Popularly known as Bakra Eid, the festival is also a celebration of love and generosity.
Eid al-Adha is vastly different from Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast as a devotion to Allah.
Muslims worldwide on Monday celebrated the Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice), which marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, and performed congregational Eid prayers. (Photo: Reuters) A girl offers Eid al-Adha prayers on a street outside a railway station in Mumbai.
Agra: Devotees offer prayers on the occasion of Eid al-Adha in Taj Mahal, Agra on Tuesday.
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has wished all Muslims around the world a blessed and peaceful Eid Al Adha.
A child stands as people attend prayers at Niujie mosque in Beijing, China on Tuesday.
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A group of Sunni and Shiite Muslims held prayers in the USA capital of Washington, D.C. on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, one of the greatest religious festivals of Muslims. The special cattle markets are set up before the festival from where the animal for kurbaani is purchased.
